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Folic acid

Folic acid

CAS Number: 59-30-3

Molecular Formula: C19H19N7O6

Purity: Folic acid purity 97%

Nutra Strengths: ME & NGLP: 10% & 20%Prenatal Vitamins & B-Complex / HematínicsFortification Agents & Essential NutrientsDevelopmental Vitamins & Micronutrient Premixes

About Folic acid

Folic Acid, also known as Vitamin B9, is a water-soluble B-vitamin essential for DNA repair, red blood cell formation, and amino acid metabolism. Because Folic Acid is used in milligram dosages, achieving a perfectly homogenous blend in large-scale production is a significant technical challenge. Vitamin M is crucial p...

Folic acid Specifications

CAS Number
59-30-3
Molecular Formula
C19H19N7O6
Molecular Weight
441.397
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)NCC2=CN=C3C(=N2)C(=O)NC(=N3)N
InChI Key
OVBPIULPVIDEAO-LBPRGKRZSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H19N7O6/c20-19-25-15-14(17(30)26-19)23-11(8-22-15)7-21-10-3-1-9(2-4-10)16(29)24-12(18(31)32)5-6-13(27)28/h1-4,8,12,21H,5-7H2,(H,24,29)(H,27,28)(H,31,32)(H3,20,22,25,26,30)/t12-/m0/s1
PubChem CID
135398658
EINECS Number
200-419-0
MDL Number
MFCD00079305
Molecular Weight
441.397
Density
1.68 g/cm3
Melting Point
250°C
Water Solubility
1.6 mg/L 25ºC
Boiling point
552.35°C (rough estimate)
Refractive index
1.6800 (estimate)
Product Forms
Micro-encapsulated (ME & NGLP)
Powder Strengths
ME & NGLP: 10% (100,000 ppm), 20% (200,000 ppm)
Solvents
Meets USP/EP/JP quality and residual solvent requirements
Purity
Folic acid purity 97%

Prenatal & Maternal Nutrition

"Gold Standard" for Preventing Neural Tube Defects (NTDs)

Nutraceuticals Dietary Supplement

Prenatal vitamins and B-complex supplements for its critical role in cell division and genetic repair

Pharmaceutical API & Manufacturing

High tableting recovery (95–98%), a crucial factor for MNCs ensuring that the high-potency, low-dose active survives industrial compression. Prescription medications to treat megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias caused by folate deficiency

Cardiovascular Health

Formulations designed to manage Homocysteine levels, supporting heart health and reducing stroke risk

Food & Beverage Fortification

Fortification of flour, rice, and cereals. Our micro-encapsulated form ensures stability against high baking temperatures and processing

Infant Nutrition

Micronutrient in developmental vitamins and infant formulas to support rapid cell division and growth

Biochemistry Molecular Biology

Cell culture media (e.g., Minimum Essential Medium, MEM) as a necessary growth factor

Protein Chemistry

Research preferrance as a ligand in studies of folate-binding proteins

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Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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